PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 09: Scotty Miller #13 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a catch in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
This weekend the Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game of the year. Training camp has wrapped up and the team is preparing for the start of the regular season in just a few weeks.
We've poured over the Steelers current crop of players and feel confident in this list of the 46 players who are locks to make the team. This leaves only seven spots up for grabs during training camp and preseason.
1. QB Justin Fields
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2. QB Russell Wilson
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 6: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
3. QB Kyle Allen
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 15: Kyle Allen #9 of the Buffalo Bills takes the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
4. RB Najee Harris
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against Russ Yeast #2 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
5. RB Jaylen Warren
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 6: Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers works out during the Pittsburgh Steelers OTA offseason workout at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on June 6 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
6. RB Cordarrelle Patterson
Jan 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) run in the open field against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
7. WR George Pickens
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch in the first half against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
8. WR Van Jefferson
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: Van Jefferson #15 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball after a catch while defended by E.J. Speed #45 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
9. WR Calvin Austin III
Dec 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) defends Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
10. WR Scotty Miller
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 09: Scotty Miller #13 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a catch in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
11. WR Roman Wilson
Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson runs the ball around Washington cornerback Dominique Hampton during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
12. TE Pat Freiermuth
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
13. TE Darnell Washington
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 07: Darnell Washington #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs after the catch in the second half against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium on December 07, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
14. TE Connor Heyward
Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) runs after a catch against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
15. OT Dan Moore Jr.
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (90) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
16. OT Troy Fautanu
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17. OT Broderick Jones
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 31: Broderick Jones #77 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-23 at Lumen Field on December 31, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Conor Courtney/Getty Images)
18. G Mason McCormick
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19. G James Daniels
Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard James Daniels (78) pass blocks at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
20. G Isaac Seumalo
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21. C Zach Frazier
Oct 30, 2021; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier (54) before a snap during the second quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
22. DL Larry Ogunjobi
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Larry Ogunjobi #99 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
23. DL Cameron Heyward
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) in between plays against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
24. DT Montravius Adams
Oct 9, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Ryan Bates (71) and center Mitch Morse (60) block Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams (57) during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
25. DT Keeanu Benton
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Keeanu Benton #95 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts to a missed field goal by the Los Angeles Rams during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
26. DL DeMarvin Leal
Aug 20, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end DeMarvin Leal (98) reacts after a sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
27. EDGE T.J. Watt
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28. EDGE Alex Highsmith
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 12: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers attempts a pass while being tackled by Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
29. EDGE Nick Herbig
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 23: Nick Herbig #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on December 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
30. LB Patrick Queen
Nov 1, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Patrick Queen (48) look into the back before the snap during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
31. LB Payton Wilson
Oct 28, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on an interception during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
32. LB Elandon Roberts
Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) makes a reception as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts (50) moves in to tackle him during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
33. LB Tyler Matakevich
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 10: Tyler Matakevich #44 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after blocking a punt for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
34. CB Joey Porter Jr.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 06: Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a play in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
35. CB Donte Jackson
Nov 3, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) after making an interception in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
36. CB Beanie Bishop Jr.
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37. CB Cory Trice Jr.
Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cory Trice (27) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
38. CB Darius Rush
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Darius Rush (21) reacts to nearly making an interception against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter of their their game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Penn., Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.
39. DB Ryan Watts
Texas Longhorns defensive back Ryan Watts (6) warms up before competing against TCU Horned Frogs of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas.
40. S Minkah Fitzpatrick
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) walks the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
41. S DeShon Elliott
Jul 26, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott (21) works out during training camp at Baptist Health Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
42. S Miles Killebrew
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 12: Derek Watt #44, Miles Killebrew #28, and Jamir Jones #40 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after a returned blocked punt for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
43. S Damontae Kazee
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 22: Damontae Kazee #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at SoFi Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
44. K Chris Boswell
Oct 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Chris Boswell (9) kicks a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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